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World court rejects bulk of Ukraine’s terrorism charges against Russia

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday that Russia had violated global anti-terrorism and anti-racial discrimination treaties, but rejected most of the charges Kyiv brought against Moscow stemming from its 2014 annexation of parts of Ukraine. The 117-page judgement contained…

The Ripples of a Revolution: The Birth of an Initiative to Combat Single-Use Plastics (SUP) in Asia and the Pacific

02 February 2024 – The International Zero Waste Month (IZWM) marks a critical juncture in the global fight against single-use plastics (SUPs). The Asia Reuse Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative, was established in Jakarta, Indonesia on January 11, comprising 18 individuals from…

The 8th International Conference and Gathering of Elders Concludes

Prosperity has to be Shared Equitably: RSS Sarkaryavah Guwahati:  The 8th International Conference and Gathering of Elders concluded on Wednesday at  Dibrugarh in northeast India with the graceful presence  of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Sarkaryavah Dattatreya Hosabale, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister…

Remembering the enormous legacy of a “Great Soul”.

On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, a pivotal leader in the liberation of India from British rule and a living example of active nonviolence, was assassinated at the age of 78 by a Hindu fanatic. As a lawyer and activist,…

Zero Waste Month: Paying Tribute to Waste Workers on the Frontlines

Under the theme “#ChooseReuse: A Pathway for a Just Zero Waste Future”, BAN Toxics joins this year’s International Zero Waste Month (IZWM), recognizing the importance of Zero Waste as a science-based and just solution, advocating a fair shift towards practices…

India is not among the top 10 development partners of Bangladesh

When India promptly felicitated Bangladesh for holding a “free and fair” 12th National Elections, the government leaders in Bangladesh were visibly excited. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on her “victory for a historic fourth…

China Installed More Solar Panels Last Year Than the U.S. Has in Total

China is the world leader in renewable energy, including 40 percent of the planet’s entire solar capacity, reported Rystad Energy. The United States comes in second place with 12 percent. By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes ast year, China installed more new solar capacity than the total amount…

IMAHICA ART presents CONSCIOUS CREATIONS: A Sustainability Art Show and Business Mixer in Collaboration with BNI Iconic

As a pioneer in artistic innovation and environmental consciousness, Imahica Art presents its exhibition, Conscious Creations, a captivating showcase of artworks which commenced with the Opening Reception and Business Mixer on January 27, 2024. This showcase of exceptional artworks will…

Kurit-Lagting: On the Proposed Relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building

The Kurit-Lagting Art Collective and the Concerned Artists of the Philippines Bicol Chapter, strongly oppose and object to the proposed relocation of the DepEd Sorsogon City Division Office to the Sorsogon National High School Main Building. The National Cultural Heritage…

International Conference and Gathering of World Elders Begins in Northeast India

UN Admitted the Importance of Cultural Integration in Development Policies: RSS Chief Bhagwat Guwahati, India: The 8th triennial conference of elders of ancient traditions and cultures under the auspices of the International Centre for Cultural Studies (ICCS) begins on a…

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